A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9544422 Details
Epoch: 448 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 108364464 epoch_slot_no: 191664 block_no: 9544245 slot_leader_id: 8526873 size: 48719 time: 2023-11-14 02:59:15 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00ac6aad9a0e9ad64777a85a80ed744e239b0cada4306b9a2e9a33f769e5e9aBlock Operator
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